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Brooklyn based trumpeter Russ Johnson is an active performer in the jazz, improvised, and contemporary classical music scenes throughout the U.S. and abroad. In addition to leading his own groups, and co-leading The Other Quartet and New Math, Russ is currently touring as a member of Lee Konitz' new nonet and the Steve Swallow/Ohad Talmor "L'Histoire du Clochard" sextet. In addition, Russ has performed with a long list of musical heavyweights including; Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano, Richie Beirach, Mark Ribot, Charles Earland, David Liebman, Joe Maneri, The Jazz Passengers, Oliver Lake, Myra Melford, Anthony Davis, Mick Rossi, Elvis Costello, Debbie Harry, Michael Bublé, Curtis Fowlkes, Roy Nathanson, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Brian Blade, Dick Oatts, Aretha Franklin, Tony Malaby, Jenny Scheinman, and Mat Maneri. Russ is also active as an educator/clinician, having taught at colleges and universities across the U.S

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Oracle

By Co Streiff

Label: Intakt Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Horizontal Heartburn: Smithy Street: In Circles - Yellow Crane: Saguache: Remember Little Feather: Oracle.

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Colours

By Kenny Reichert

Label: Calligram Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Colours; Belmont; Holes In The Dirt; The Prairie; Yin; Simi

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ben Goldberg, Dave Holland & Lily Finnegan

by Maurice Hogue
August 24, 2026

Two big projects are on the bill in this episode. Clarinetist Ben Goldberg's fascination with the number 8 (his birthday is August 8th and there are eight letters in his names) drives his new 8 X 8 Collection, eight albums created with different ensembles. You'll hear music from three of those new recordings. You'll also hear ...

Article: Record Label Profile

Calligram Records: Chicago Meets the World

by Mark McKergow
June 23, 2026

Chicago-based Calligram Records was founded in 2023 by trumpeter Chad McCullough and saxophonist Geof Bradfield. Three years and 34 albums later, they have emerged as an authoritative and varied voice for creative jazz from the Windy City and around the world. Their output ranges from small groups to chamber jazz to lively, horn-driven soul outings. With third ...

Article: Year in Review

I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 5, 2026

Immortalare la bellezza e la varietà del jazz pubblicato nel 2025 attraverso una “top ten" appare tanto arduo, vano--e alla fine deludente--quanto cercare di fotografare un tramonto sulla costiera amalfitana usando una rudimentale fotocamera digitale e facendo un forellino sul copriobiettivo. Certo, una foto verrà scattata. Potrebbe persino dimostrare che eri lì, in quel momento, quando ...

Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2025

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 3, 2026

Capturing the breathtaking beauty, range, and diversity of jazz released in 2025 through a list of “10 best albums" feels as challenging, vain--and ultimately disappointing--as trying to photograph the Grand Canyon at sunset by placing a pinhole in front of a rudimentary digital camera's lens. Sure, a picture will be taken. It might even prove you ...

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Mother Harp

By Matt Ulery

Label: Woolgathering Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: The Joy of a Good Gambol; On Broilers; Five Pocket; Bucking The Bull; Wiper; Patience Sparks Purpose; Nightshade; The Ritz; Gallus Gallus; Lessons In Flying; Great Advantages.

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Someone to Someone

By Jon Irabagon

Label: Irabbagast Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Someone to Someone; Buggin' The Bug; Malört Is My Shepherd; At What Price Garlic; Tiny Miracles (at a Funeral for a Friend); The Pulseman.

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To Walk On Eggshells

By Russ Johnson

Label: Ezz-thetics
Released: 2025
Track listing: Lifted; No Folk's Song; Pointillistic; For A.R; To Walk On Eggshells; Subject Matter?; Hidden Upsides Of Contortion; Confession; Exits Locked.